Depression, Illness, and OversleepingLately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe...reactionscomments
I Know I Look Tired - I Have InsomniaWhen COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult...reactions1comment
Midnight To-Do ListsNow I lay me down to sleep, or rather I try. Sometimes I get it right, even if it only works for...reactions1comment
Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d...reactions3comments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime DrowsinessIf you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc...reactionscomments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene Practices for Insomnia Aren't an Exact ScienceI am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that...reactions3comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You AwakeHow many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at...reactionscomments
Overcoming My Envy and Accepting InsomniaI’ve developed sleep envy. These days I have well-medicated and pretty well-managed insomnia, but I am still painfully jealous of those who...reactions2comments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work...reactionscomments
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the HolidaysThe holidays are stressful even when we are not in the middle of a pandemic. I take the week of Thanksgiving off...reactionscomments
Insomnia and IntimacyHave you ever felt too tired, physically, mentally, or emotionally, to be intimate with your partner? Have you ever felt like this...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Depression: Cause or Effect?Insomnia can lead to depression. Depression can lead to insomnia. Round and round we go on the carousel of sleeplessness and despair...reactionscomments
My Ridiculous Insomnia RitualWe have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” In many cases, I believe it to be true. I am...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish Doctors Understood About InsomniaThose of you living with chronic insomnia have likely been to at least 1 doctor about it. Whether that is your primary...reactions4comments
How I Deal With a Bad Night of SleepI’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like...reactions1comment
Insomnia and Withdrawal of BenzodiazepinesToday I’ll be talking about something very sensitive to those in our community who may have experience with this in more ways...reactionscomments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the...reactionscomments
Quarantines While Parenting: Old and NewHalloween is our family's favorite holiday. However, knowing there wasn't much we could do on Halloween, I came across a historical reenactment...reactionscomments
